New artificial intelligence network to boost UAE's role as 'global leader' in field

The UAE launched a new initiative to boost the country's status as a "global leader" in artificial intelligence. The project, titled the UAE AI Network,will bring together public and private sector organisations and academic institutions to help shape the nation's ambitious strategy to successfully integrate the technology. Artificial intelligence isn't coming to the UAE - it is already here World's first artificial intelligence university to open in Abu Dhabi "The UAE has made significant growth in its AI development and adoption road map globally, by connecting governments, private entities and international organisations to provide supportive platforms for this technology," said Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, after launching the initiative. "The UAE AI Network is a concrete step towards achieving our leadership's vision in positioning the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031, as well as developing an integrated system that employs artificial intelligence in vital areas in the UAE." He said the project sought to bring together governments, private entities, international organisations, start-ups, research centres, academic institutions, business incubators and accelerators under one roof to discuss AI.